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Donate to our Chair-ity Auction
The Chair-ity Auction for Pine Tree Society is coming this October. If you have an old wooden chair, stool, small bookcase or end table gathering dust, donate it to us and watch it become a masterpiece auctioned off to support our mission. Email a photo of the piece you’d like to donate to Breeze Kidder at bkidder@pinetreesociety.org.
Board Spotlight: Meet Casey
We are delighted to shine a spotlight on Board Member and Finance Committee Chair, Casey Karlsen. Casey has been a part of our Board of Directors since 2023, and he uses his financial literacy skills to ensure Pine Tree Society’s resources create maximum impact on our community. Check out this conversation with Casey to learn more.
Big goals require big hearts
We’re on a mission to raise $90,000 to match our Board’s incredibly generous challenge. Your contribution is doubled instantly to provide essential services for Maine people with disabilities. There’s no better time to increase your impact. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $90,000. Let’s hit this goal together! Thank you for your support.
Limited space: Camp for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing youth
Dirigo Experience is a unique five-day overnight summer camp August 17 – 21 that brings Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing youth together for immersive outdoor adventures. Many Deaf youth have never had the chance to meet another peer their own age. Dirigo Experience actively creates a community for campers.
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Early Learning Center makes a world of difference
Pine Tree Society's Early Learning Center makes a world of difference. Lainey’s parents found Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center at just the right time. At three years old, Lainey had trouble communicating, playing with other children, cooperating with adults...
Then & Now — Michael Thibodeau
Michael has been coming to Pine Tree Camp since he was in elementary school. It’s something he loves and feels a special ownership about. “He talks about it every day and tells people ‘Pine Tree Camp is my camp!’,” said his mother, Nicole. At camp, he does it all. He...
An amazing experience for the entire family
It’s been an amazing experience for the entire family. “The changes we’ve seen in our sons over the past year have been incredible. It feels so good to know they are doing things and having successes without us.” That’s what Heather said about Ethan and Arthur’s...
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Communication Pathways
Providing a full range of Speech/Language and Assistive Technology services for children and adults
Community Support
Developing skills for healthy, socially connected lives
Case Management
Providing support, resources and individualized solutions
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Impact Stories
Integrated approach opens a ‘whole new world’ to Early Learning Center student
“His speech and communication has skyrocketed!” That’s what Moira says about her son’s experience at Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center in Auburn. Miles is four-and-a-half years old and loves...
Early Learning Center celebrates a year of milestones
On Wednesday, August 17th, Pine Tree Society's Early Learning Center celebrated a year of milestones and progress. Families of our ELC students joined us for tours of our classrooms and chats with...